Rapid Recap: Bucks 126, Bulls 110
The Milwaukee Bucks began their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls, their I-94 rival. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 41 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out nine assists. Myles Turner contributed 23 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.
Matas Buzelis was the only Bull to reach 20 points, finishing with 20 points and eight rebounds on an efficient 8/12 shooting from the field. Josh Giddey added 16 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds for the Bucks.
Game Start and First Quarter
The Bucks had a slow start, missing their first five shots, while Buzelis heated up early, making all three of his layup attempts to give Chicago an 8-1 lead with 8:55 remaining in the first quarter. Giannis scored Milwaukee's only point via a free throw, and AJ Green followed with their first field goal.
Despite the Bulls' hot start, offense was limited for both sides initially. The teams combined for just 48 points in the first quarter, shooting 43.1% (19/44). Chicago led by as many as eight points, but the Bucks fought back with a 7-2 run in the last 2:37, trimming the Bulls' lead to two points, 25-23, going into the second quarter.
Second Quarter Momentum
After a sluggish offensive start, both teams began to find their rhythm in a competitive back-and-forth battle.
Giannis’ 19-point fourth quarter keeps the Bucks unbeaten in NBA Cup play.
Summary: Giannis' dominant fourth-quarter performance led the Bucks to maintain their perfect record in NBA Cup play with a strong win over the Bulls.
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